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How is Pfizer's highly-effective COVID-19 vaccine made; step-by-step process explained

The preparation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a complex process that spans over 60 days and requires the utilization of resources at multiple facilities located across two countries.

May 6, 2021

How Philanthropist Sitaram Poswal, Founder of PG foundation, is helping meet oxygen tanks demand amid a shortage in Rajasthan

Sitaram Poswal said Following the measures and practices is as much needed as any health equipment, to make sure there is not another wave waiting for us let's be aware and wear masks even double masks

May 2, 2021

WHO adds Moderna vaccine to emergency use list

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday listed the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, making it the fifth vaccine to receive emergency validation from the WHO.

May 1, 2021

Congress defeats BJP in 10 local body polls in Karnataka

Congress defeated BJP in 10 local body polls in Karnataka, with JD (S) too managing some, while BJP has lost many

May 1, 2021

New Threat to Wildlife: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria passed on from humans to chimpanzees [details]

According to the study led by Emory University, antibiotic-resistant bacteria was found in chimpanzees and baboons at the Gombe National Park, owing to the use of antibiotics in human populations in the vicinity of the park.

Apr 30, 2021

Vaccinated Europeans outnumber confirmed Covid cases: WHO official

More Europeans have been vaccinated against Covid-19 than have been confirmed to be infected, Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization's (WHO) regional director for Europe, said on Thursday.

Apr 30, 2021

Modi thanks Biden for aid; discusses COVID situation, India-US healthcare partnership [details]

President Joe Biden has said the US is determined to support India's efforts by quickly deploying resources such as therapeutics, ventilators and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of Covishield vaccines

Apr 26, 2021

Covid Impact: Besides lungs, digestive system and liver are main targets of Covid-19 virus, explains expert

The resurgence of Covid-19 has brought great challenges as most deaths are a result of respiratory failure due to significant injury to the lungs. Now, studies show that the virus may affect all parts of the digestive system including the food pipe, stomach, intestine, liver and pancreas.

Apr 24, 2021

Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education Atal Dullo giving details about steps taken by the J&K government to check spread of virus

Panchayats step in to enforce strict COVID restrictions in J&K amid surge [details]

Government decides to utilise services of PRIs representatives to ensure 100 vaccination in rural areas.

Apr 23, 2021

COVID vaccination open for all citizens above age 45 starting April 1

Less than half of eligible citizens vaccinated in J&K; misinformation hinders progress [details]

Authorities redevising strategy to counter the misinformation of rumour mongers to boost the vaccination drive in the valley.

Apr 23, 2021

Locals waiting for their turn to purchase fresh vegetables, dates and other essential commodities at Kargil

Opening of Zojila Pass poses new COVID challenge in Kargil; closure causes scarcity of essentials

Closure of route created a scarcity of essential commodities but the threat of COVID looms large after highway reopens.

Apr 22, 2021

Decoded: How different immune cells respond to Covid infection

The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found increased levels of B cells that produce antibodies that are found in mucus passages, such as the nose, in people with no symptoms.

Apr 21, 2021

Next 2 decades to be volatile with no single superpower, says US intelligence report

No single state is likely to be positioned to dominate across all regions or domains, and a broader range of actors will compete to advance their ideologies, goals and interests, said the US intelligence report

Apr 21, 2021

Former Nepal king tests COVID positive after returning from Kumbh

Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, who returned from India after participating in the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, sources in the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Apr 20, 2021

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson waves as he leaves Downing Street in London, Britain, Jun 28, 2018. (Photo: Reuters)

Breaking: UK PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID; plans virtual meeting

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be visiting India due to the prevailing COVID situation in the country, instead plans to hold a virtual meeting his Indian counterpart.

Apr 19, 2021

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